For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,598 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX are Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hays County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia Hills
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2122 Green Meadows
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 750-0426
Grades: 4-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: 6-9
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Kyle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 822-4300
Grades: K-5
| 714 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Texas Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Uhland Rd No 2
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 928-3000
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Rank: #66.
Katherine Anne Porter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Fm 2325
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 648-3180
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jhw Inspire - Hays County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Grades: 5-10
| 20 students
Rank: #99.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 1-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Of Texas
Charter School
2610 Main St Ste 105
Buda, TX 78610
(786) 351-4270
Buda, TX 78610
(786) 351-4270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hays County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
S T A R El Daep (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hays County, TX include Olympia Hills, Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Idea Kyle Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hays County, TX?
10 public charter schools are located in Hays County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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